Space and Performance Availability at Pride Art Center

The Buena Theater at Pride is available for 6 to 8 week rentals in March and/or May. 44 seats, alley or proscenium. Find more information at PrideArtsChicago.com. Pride Arts Center has late night/off night performance space available on a shared risk basis. Email pridefilmsandplays@gmail.com with RENTAL in the subject line for more information.

Elevate your story with TOP Flight

The deadline is approaching to register for TOP Flight with Vertigo Flying Effects. TOP Flight is an annual, multi-day workshop that trains technicians, operators and performers on installing flying systems, operating flying equipment, and conducting flying choreography. In the past, participants from around the world — riggers, administrators, actors, dancers, aerialists, technical directors, and other entertainment professionals — that attend TOP Flight receive the knowledge and practicality of operating a flying system. By completing TOP Flight, ETCP Certified Individuals earn up to 30 ETCP renewal credits. This year’s TOP Flight will be …

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Jackalope Playwrights Lab Summer Session

The Jackalope Playwrights Lab is an eight-week master-class in playwriting facilitated by Jackalope Company Member Calamity West. Calamity is a Chicago-based, award-winning playwright. Her plays have appeared at The Roundabout, The Goodman, Jackalope Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Steep Theatre Company, and TimeLine Theatre Company. Her newest play, CHRISTMAS AT HOME, is currently in development at Sideshow. Additional plays by Calamity include: GREETINGS FROM MOSCOW! A LOVE STORY (2018); IN THE CANYON (2018); HINTER (2018); ENGINES AND INSTRUMENTS OF FLIGHT (2016); GIVE IT ALL BACK (2016); ROLLING (2016); IBSEN IS DEAD (2014); …

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Space Rental Availability at The Ready

Lincoln Square 3-Storefront Black Box Theater and Lobby (THE READY) available to rent for 6 weeks (8/19/19-9/30/19). One storefront functions as the lobby/bar of the double storefront blackbox theater next door. The theater comfortably seats 50, or the entire space can easily accommodate 150 people standing. Conveniently located two blocks from the Western Brown Line, this Lincoln Square space has very easy access and plenty of free parking. Amenities: Handicap Accessible, WiFi, Bar/Refrigerator, Natural Light in Lobby, Chairs, Public Transportation, Wardrobe Rack, ADA Complaint Restrooms. Rules: Outside food and alcohol is permitted, …

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Applications for the ADA 25 2020 Leadership Institute are NOW OPEN!

Applications for the 2020 Leadership Institute are NOW OPEN! APPLICATION LINK Early bird deadline: September 9, 2019* *Applications received by this date are guaranteed an interview Final deadline: October 9, 2019 Who Should Apply? Advancing Leadership Fellows are energetic, aspiring leaders with disabilities who are passionate about making change in their communities. Will you join us in 2020? CRITERIA You may apply for the Leadership Institute if you: Are seeking to make change in your community Identify as a person with a disability (visible, invisible, or acquired) Live in the seven-county Chicago …

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Survey for South Side Artists

Dear South Side Chicago Artists,

A coalition of people, programs, and organizations in Hyde Park are seeking to launch a series of events to support working artists of all kinds living and/or working on the South Side of Chicago. Our goal with this new series is to offer professional development opportunities that will assist artists in building, maintaining, and managing their careers.

We need your help in identifying the crucial needs of local artists, and to ensure that we are reaching a wide range of artists represented across disciplines. We’re asking you to help us focus our efforts by filling out this survey by Fri, Jul 19.

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Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade Request for Proposals: “Year of Chicago Theatre” Opening Spectacle

Description: Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade that celebrates Halloween as the “artist’s holiday”. The event draws together important institutions like the Chicago History Museum, celebrated Chicago organizations like Lookingglass Theatre Company, important programs like After School Matters and aspiring artists in every field. Now in its fifth year, this extraordinary parade has delighted hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors with unique floats, spectacle puppets and creative performances that are exceptionally dramatic, all set against the backdrop of historic State Street. The vision for Arts in the Dark …

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